
ABOUT
Hi, I’m Noel.
ARTIST STATEMENT
Noel is a creative strategist with experience in production, marketing, user experience design, and XR storytelling. Noel’s creative path started in photography, so she often sources creative inspiration from the world around her. As a proud Ethiopian-American, it is important to her to amplify the voices of others and make an impact with her work.
Noel believes in the transformative power of art – because she’s experienced it – and strives to tell stories that allow audiences to see themselves reflected, challenged, and ultimately moved to action. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in Narrative & Emerging Media at Arizona State University, where she is growing her skills in virtual production. Upon graduation, she hopes to leverage innovative technology, human-centered design, and immersive storytelling to uplift communities.
What I do
Content Strategy
Messaging, campaigns and voice that move people, from Meta Ads Manager to a restaurant launch that lifted sales 15%.
User Experience
Research and UX writing grounded in real conversations with 50+ users.
World-building
XR, virtual production and real-time 3D in Unity and Unreal Engine.
Business Development
Programs, partnerships and pitches, including a $750K grant framework for the Snap Foundation and Oakland’s first music-and-tech street festival.
Education
M.A. Narrative & Emerging Media - Arizona State University, Dec 2026
B.S. Business Administration (Marketing) - USC Marshall, 2021
Experience
2026
XR Production Assistant
Out of the Ashes - Venice Immersive (Special Jury Prize)
2026
XR Impact Producer
TEC Leimert
2026
XR Production Assistant
Layers of Place - SXSW
2025
Manager & Marketing Assistant
GVO Hospitality - Somerville
2023–24
Creative Technology Program Manager
HiiiWAV
2023–24
Production Manager
Gold Beams
2022–24
Lead UX Researcher
holm.site
2021–23
Content Designer
Meta
2022
Marketing Assistant
GVO Hospitality - Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen
2019–22
Youth Advisory Council
Snap Foundation